As I sit reading this exhausted... I did tell DH earlier that I think once we are through leap 5 things are about to get real. Definitely noticed the personality coming out. Naps are so hard right now and he's been wanting to stay up later. To bed at 9 up at 11
I'm not as religious about it either, but I do appreciate the explanation. That said, if I was a FTM, the Wonder Weeks would have caused me major anxiety.
I'm a FTM and I actually find it reassuring. I like knowing there's a light at the end of the tunnel and being able to count down the days to it makes me feel better. Even though I realize I can't live and die by that chart; it's a mental thing.
Ah ha, "Protests when diaper is changed." That is a new thing happening right now and we've been baffled.
Eta, I don't feel like we got any break between these leaps/regression, its been two loooong months. True we're all feeling exhausted - in the beginning, middle and end.
Me-37, DH-38
Married in 2006, TTC #1 since Jan 2012
Baby Boy born June 1, 2015
He settles her in her home as a happy mother of children, praise the Lord! (Psalms 113:9)
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understand, will guard your heart and mind in Jesus Christ (Philippians 4:7)
The bump says LO is 6 months, because she's 24 weeks. But since she was born 6/15, wouldn't she be 6 months on the 15th? What do you other moms go by? Maybe this should be in flame free. Don't flame me.
The bump says LO is 6 months, because she's 24 weeks. But since she was born 6/15, wouldn't she be 6 months on the 15th? What do you other moms go by? Maybe this should be in flame free. Don't flame me.
I do weeks on Wednesdays and months on the number day. So, on Wednesday LO will be 23 weeks, but won't be 6m until 12/24. Every month the gap between weeks and months gets farther and makes less sense, but it also doesn't make sense for me to count him 6m old at 24 weeks, when that would be the first week of December.
ETA - besides, its not like we do the 1 year old birthday at 52 weeks, even tho there are 52 weeks a year. I just counted it, if I went by weeks, LO's 1 year birthday would be 2 days early, lol
Is the app worth it? I have a hard time paying for apps because I never even end up using the free ones.
If you are the type to blow $2-3 occasionally on a coffee or whatever... And if you will observe your baby acting funny and wonder why... Or if you will sit down once and read through it and retain some of that knowledge... Or if you turn on Notifications so you know when to read it... Or if you enjoy reading about childhood development... Then yes, the app is absolutely worth it.
If you have buyer's remorse...or seriously won't ever open it... Or get too wrapped up in "shoulds" and milestones... Or would rather get a coffee or two kids toys at the dollar store... Or fund Wikipedia (they're asking for $3 per user)... Then save your money and maybe check the book out of the library.
I found the first few leaps were spot on. And then I just started using it to get suggestions on what to do to encourage LO's development, and to understand what changes are happening in that little mind. It also helps me be a little more observant of behaviors I might have overlooked or noticed, but not realized it's a "thing."
It is one of my only paid apps on my phone. I use it maybe once a month but am glad to have it.
You crack me up "fund Wikipedia". I bought the app but would never pay $3 to fund Wikipedia and hardly ever buy Starbucks anymore! I open it up every once in a while but I'm glad I have it.
This is probably an unpopular opinion but I avoided the app so that I didn't stress myself out, or perhaps start to project things onto the baby because she "should" be in a leap. However, when I do see some change in her behavior that's substantial, I will check in proactively to see if there's a corresponding leap! And if I really need info I just ask one of you lovely ladies to share your $3 app info - let me know where to mail a check for 50 cents here and there
Is the app worth it? I have a hard time paying for apps because I never even end up using the free ones.
I don't have the Leap app, but have a free app just for tracking feeding called Baby Daybook. It was more useful in the newborn stage, but I still use it as I like to see patterns/changes and it's just a quick way to see how long it's been between feedings, and which side was used.
Me-37, DH-38
Married in 2006, TTC #1 since Jan 2012
Baby Boy born June 1, 2015
He settles her in her home as a happy mother of children, praise the Lord! (Psalms 113:9)
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understand, will guard your heart and mind in Jesus Christ (Philippians 4:7)
Is the app worth it? I have a hard time paying for apps because I never even end up using the free ones.
I don't have the Leap app, but have a free app just for tracking feeding called Baby Daybook. It was more useful in the newborn stage, but I still use it as I like to see patterns/changes and it's just a quick way to see how long it's been between feedings, and which side was used.
See I don't track feedings. I have an app that keeps up with sleep, feedings, diapers and milestones. I have never added an entry. That's why I wondered if the other was worth it.
@virginiaunicorn11 that's what I needed to hear. I was stuck because like I said I don't track anything. I thought maybe it was both tracking and some info on leaps. I did read my weekly bumps so I'm sure I'd use it. I have however done this a few times so it's hard to read the redundant stuff. If that makes sense...? I wasn't sure if it was informative or generic "babies get teeth at 4-6 months" stuff.
I was curious if I would stress over whether LO reached each milestone for each leap, but I haven't stressed yet! I use the app to gain an understanding of what she's trying to learn and ideas as to how I can encourage her. I look at it occasionally, and by occasionally I mean once a month-ish.
@hoodoll82 I am with you on the thought of apps causing stress ... And I enjoy that I can check in with these wonderful ladies if I need to
.. For me I don't like to read a million books or theories... I am trying real hard to be more mindful and live in the moment... Experiencing rather than expecting... It's hard but I am trying to be better at it... I don't completely ignore reality so I am aware of what developmental milestones are occurring and expected to occur... I just don't want any alarms going off telling me what my baby will be doing on Tuesday at 3:00....
@devyns2nd I tried to track feedings. I would forget to turn it off so it looked like he ate for 3 hours. Haha. I just gave up. The first 2 weeks we tracked because DH was off work & recorded it on paper that the hospital gave us. Once he went back, that stopped.
ETA: I have the leaps app & rarely look at it because as a FTM it does give my anxiety. Honestly, the leaps only affect my LO at night I feel like, although now I definitely notice that he lets me know when he doesn't like something or if he is bored.
I still track every feeding and diaper change. My schedule is so hectic and DH and I are often 2 ships passing in the night so it's nice to have a log when we're not with her (it's an app that syncs between our phones and daycare too).
This leap must be a real bear because for a child who rarely cries and has never comfort nursed a minute in her life there's been a lot of the two the past few days. She's also started looking for her toys on the floor after she drops them from up high so that's spot on with the leap. Yay?
TTC: 1/2014
BFP: 9/24
EDD: 6/8/2015
Sorry for the poor man's siggy...ticker won't load regardless of how many tips I read.
^^ I'm not having trouble, but there was an iPhone app update yesterday or today. That may help ? Also, now there is a new thing called Real Answers where Community used to be. Real Answers seems to be glitchy - posting the same question 4 times from what I saw. Shocking! A bump app fail.
I've avoided the leap idea so I wouldn't be overanalyzing LO BUT the last few days have been a total shit storm. I think we gave him 4 shots right at the beginning of this leap. He's a mess and he's normally a very happy baby. We are 4-5 days in. How long does this supposedly last? Until he's 18?
Ladies just a reminder to be careful while shopping this holiday season or really all the time. Today LO and I went to Target when we pulled in a man walked really close to my car door while I was still in it. He looked very disheveled. We went on in and were in the store for about 45 minutes. When we came out I could see the guy around where my car was parked. I got to my car and tossed my purse in and locked it, as I pushed the cart around to put the baby in he approached me and got in between me and the car and started trying to show me a folder with random bits of paper in it. I told him I was busy and he needed to move so I could get the baby in. He then went around to the back of my car and continue to try to talk to me. I locked the baby in the car and opened the trunk and put my stuff in the whole time telling him, he needed to leave me alone. He kept continuing to push this folder in my face. I slammed the trunk got in the car and he stood behind my car for a couple minutes while I honked the horn twice to get him to move and then finally rolled down the window and yelled I would call the police if he didn't move so I could back out! He did move then, thank goodness! But the whole thing has left me very shaken and I even had to pull over in another parking lot to get myself together before driving home. Nothing like this has ever happened to me and thank goodness he left us alone finally. But just remember to be aware of your surroundings. I'm glad I was!
@JMott22 so scary! I've actually thought about that. I feel like having a baby makes you twice as vulnerable because it takes so much longer to get situated and in the car.
@JMott22 how terrifying! We are more vulnerable putting babies in car seats and it is so scary with all the crazy people out there! So glad your ok. I would have been very shaken up too.
@JMott22 holy shit. So scary. You're definitely right, we are more at risk with our LOs - we are more distracted by them, it takes us longer to get ourselves and our babies into the safety of our locked cars, our 'flight' response is severely hampered. Add to the fact its the holidays and there are more people out there targeting packages and purchases to steal, and more people in general to keep an eye on. I'm so glad your safe. Thanks for the warning, I know in my small town I've probably been 'in the zone' many times and not paying attention.
@JMott22 That's so scary! There have been 3 or 4 creepy instances in my area this year that have had me on edge when I'm out (which is pretty rare honestly bc it has me afraid to get out at the moment, sadly). These cases involve moms out with one or two kids and from what I've heard it sounds like they are kidnapping attempts, and the authorities haven't been able to detain any of the suspects.. Fortunately they have only been attempts or maybe just creepers getting too close and nothing has happened, but from what I've seen it's because the moms involved were paying attention and contacted either the police or the store manager. My husband was telling me about a story he read where a mom in target with her 5 year old noticed a 10 year old girl by herself who kept trying to play with and lure her daughter away, and when she got to the checkout counter there was a man just standing there watching her and her daughter and then when the mom told the manager about what happened, that man and the 10 year old left together...so creepy and sad! Not to spread fear, but yeah, it's really important to stay alert when we're out!
Thanks Ladies! I don't know the guys intention but my gut instinct was to get out of there fast and I did that the fastest I could! All day now I just keep looking at LO and thanking god it turned out ok! And then part of me gets so livid that this man thought he was going to do something to me and or LO and then my mama bear attitude kicks in.
This happened last year but My SIL was getting her 1.5 year old twins and 4 year old in the car and a creepy guy started walking into her yard from off the road towards her car. She yelled at them to get in the car immediately and she started yelling at the guy to go away. Later on that night he was on the news for stealing a car!
What are you all getting your LOs for Christmas? I have family asking what they should get Brooke/what we need for her and I'm just like.... A teether?! I mean, I have no idea what you would get a 6 month old.
I think I lost 5% less hair in the shower today, compared to usual. Maybe that's good news? Or maybe it's directly a result of the fact I brushed THE CRAP out of my hair before getting in the shower. So I got 5% more hair on my brush. I'm just going to go with I lost less hair. Don't ruin this for me.
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Eta, I don't feel like we got any break between these leaps/regression, its been two loooong months. True we're all feeling exhausted - in the beginning, middle and end.
ETA - besides, its not like we do the 1 year old birthday at 52 weeks, even tho there are 52 weeks a year. I just counted it, if I went by weeks, LO's 1 year birthday would be 2 days early, lol
If you have buyer's remorse...or seriously won't ever open it... Or get too wrapped up in "shoulds" and milestones... Or would rather get a coffee or two kids toys at the dollar store... Or fund Wikipedia (they're asking for $3 per user)... Then save your money and maybe check the book out of the library.
I found the first few leaps were spot on. And then I just started using it to get suggestions on what to do to encourage LO's development, and to understand what changes are happening in that little mind. It also helps me be a little more observant of behaviors I might have overlooked or noticed, but not realized it's a "thing."
It is one of my only paid apps on my phone. I use it maybe once a month but am glad to have it.
See I don't track feedings. I have an app that keeps up with sleep, feedings, diapers and milestones. I have never added an entry. That's why I wondered if the other was worth it.
@virginiaunicorn11 that's what I needed to hear. I was stuck because like I said I don't track anything. I thought maybe it was both tracking and some info on leaps. I did read my weekly bumps so I'm sure I'd use it. I have however done this a few times so it's hard to read the redundant stuff. If that makes sense...? I wasn't sure if it was informative or generic "babies get teeth at 4-6 months" stuff.
ETA because babies don't gets teeth.
.. For me I don't like to read a million books or theories... I am trying real hard to be more mindful and live in the moment... Experiencing rather than expecting... It's hard but I am trying to be better at it... I don't completely ignore reality so I am aware of what developmental milestones are occurring and expected to occur... I just don't want any alarms going off telling me what my baby will be doing on Tuesday at 3:00....
ETA: I have the leaps app & rarely look at it because as a FTM it does give my anxiety. Honestly, the leaps only affect my LO at night I feel like, although now I definitely notice that he lets me know when he doesn't like something or if he is bored.
This leap must be a real bear because for a child who rarely cries and has never comfort nursed a minute in her life there's been a lot of the two the past few days. She's also started looking for her toys on the floor after she drops them from up high so that's spot on with the leap. Yay?
https://www.motherhoodandmore.com/2015/12/a-love-letter-to-the-cycle-breakers.html
ETA: so glad you guys are okay!
This book was hilarious. Read it underneath a napping baby in about an hour and a half. Thought you all would appreciate it!
ETA: JK! Found the thread
I'm just going to go with I lost less hair. Don't ruin this for me.